Job Title: Head of Reward
Location: London / Hybrid (Minimum of 3 days in the office per week)
Full time / 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary Competitive with a range of exceptional benefits
Overview
We’re looking for a Head of Reward to join our team based in London. At HCA UK, our Reward team plays a pivotal role in shaping a culture where our people feel valued, recognised, and supported. Led by the Reward Director, this team is a centre of excellence for all matters relating to compensation, benefits, and recognition. Working closely with the Reward Director, Reward Analyst and Benefits Officer, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of the company’s total reward package and assist the Reward Director in the continuous strategic development of the company’s total reward proposition, ensuring that it remains relevant and competitive, so that the company continues to attract and retain the best talent to deliver exceptional patient care.
What you’ll do
Reward Department Oversight: Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the Reward department, including:
* Pensions auto-enrolment
* Job evaluation
* Salary benchmarking
* Compensation systems
* Benefits programmes
* Recognition schemes
Leadership & Strategic Support:
* Deputise for the Reward Director as required
* Manage and support the continuous development of the Benefits Officer
* Assist in the ongoing development of HCA UK's Reward strategy and policies to support talent attraction and retention
* Lead key Reward projects across the Division and report progress to the Reward Director
Job Evaluation & Advisory
* Lead the company’s job evaluation process
* Provide expert advice and guidance to the wider HR team on job evaluation matters
Market Research & Reporting
* Conduct market research and produce reports on market trends and economic conditions
* Present findings to the company’s Remuneration Committee (RemCo)
What you’ll bring:
* Proven experience in a senior Reward role within a large matrix organisation
* Skilled in managing flexible benefits and working with third-party providers
* Proficient in HR systems (ideally Workday) and advanced Excel skills
* Strong analytical, presentation, and project management capabilities
* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management
* Able to lead others, manage multiple projects, and maintain discretion
* Expert knowledge of salary benchmarking (e.g. Mercer, WTW), pensions, job evaluation, and compensation design
* Good understanding of employee benefits and insurance products
* Educated to A-level/Degree standard, confident with data and numbers
* Reward accreditation (e.g. CIPD AARM) desirable
* Professional, accountable, and solutions-focused with a keen eye for detail
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Head of Reward you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
* Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
* Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
* Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
* Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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